OPS_FLO_004

Chokepoint Vulnerability

Non-redundant reliance on singular infrastructure nodes (LI03) within an industry framework characterized by high systemic fragility and disruption sensitivity (LI06).

Logistics Flow & Inventory 2 Conditions 1 Playbook

Business Impact

Operational Asphyxiation. Total cessation of throughput at the primary node triggers immediate force majeure and a collapse of the cash-conversion cycle.

Trigger Conditions

All conditions must be met to trigger this risk

LI03 Infrastructure Modal Rigidity
≥ 5 / 5

Single-Node Criticality: Requires unique, non-substitutable, and highly specialized infrastructure (e.g., LNG regasification plants, semiconductor fab-grade power/water grids, or spaceport facilities); failure results in total systemic cessation.

LI06 Systemic Entanglement & Tier-Visibility Risk
≥ 4 / 5

Deep-Tier Opaque: Extremely long supply chains with dozens of 'Black Box' nodes; significant risk of Single Points of Failure (SPOF) at the Tier 3 or Tier 4 level.

Mitigation Strategy

Strategic Buffer Stockpiling (ER04) and Long-Term Storage Contracts.

Triggered Playbooks

1 playbook respond to this risk:

OPS Strategic Stockpiling (The 'Golden Screw'...
4 steps

Risk Cascade

Rules can trigger other rules in a cascade effect:

Example Scenario

LNG Transport (ISIC 5012)

LNG carrier fleets restricted to a single maritime corridor with no viable alternative route.